Wuhan, China
Located on the north shore of Houguan Lake in Wuhan, Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort is Central China’s first integrated suburban resort featuring iconic “Giant Banyan Treehouse” hotel rooms.
The resort integrates architecture into nature, offering six distinctive room types including treehouses, boat houses, and pumpkin carriage cottages, creating an immersive natural living experience. All units prioritize water views.
The project leverages the forest and lake landscape along the north shore of Houguan Lake, adopting a village-like layout that allows the buildings to follow the water’s edge in a scattered arrangement, creating a tranquil atmosphere of a meandering settlement.
The Forest Treehouses appear to grow organically among trees with timber structures, cantilevered platforms, and vast windows framing the scenery.
The whimsical Pumpkin Cottages are shaped like dewdrops by the lakeside, achieving a balance between function and aesthetics.
The Stargazing Cabins have curved roofs and skylights, creating an immersive stargazing experience.
The Waterfront Boat House blends traditional boat-dwelling concepts with modern ecological wisdom, offering a retreat where guests can rest to the sound of gentle waves and breezes.
Natural materials define the aesthetic. Breathable fish-scale wood shingles, durable PE thatch, and warm red cedar cladding ensure the buildings visually and physically connect to the land.
From concept to completion, meticulous execution ensured the architecture grew naturally from the site. This project represents a return to nature, seamlessly integrating guests into the living landscape.
Project Name: Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Site Area: 6.2 acres Building Area: 80,000 square feet
Number of Units: 37
Architect: DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors
Architect of Record: Wuhan Zhenhua Architecture Design Co., Ltd. ZHDI (Architectural LDI) Owner/ Developer: Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Co., Ltd.
Interior Design Companies: WJD Design – Endless Mind, WJD Design – Invisible Essence
Theme Packaging Company: Vale Art
